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URU 459

1979 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURU 459
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 70,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear sill has slight rust

slight crack in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,372 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust slight blow front joint

offside lower sill slight rust

offside rack boot poor condition

slight cracking nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,992 miles

n/s outer sill rusty

n/s rack boot slight cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,379 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 64,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,490 miles

How Reliable is the MG Magnette?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 613 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
415
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
613
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 151
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 118
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
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URU 459 is a 1979 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a MG Magnette fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URU 459, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Magnette typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 47 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was URU 459 registered?

URU 459 is a 1979 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is URU 459 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URU 459 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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